D23 EXPO 2019 Superthread - dates announced!

[Lesley Wake]

Hmm! Good idea. It comes with a box. But a backpack is so much cooler so I def want it lol. I’ll plan for $200 to be safe. I wonder if they’ll take gift cards? On days like this when I know I’ll be spending a lot I try and bring gift cards to keep me under control (doesn’t always work lol).

I’m sure they will take gift cards like everything else at Disney! Remember-if you have a red card at Target you can get GC 5% off (I think some other places too, but target is my go-to)!

 

[njchris]

I wonder how long the light saber line will be and how that will fit into the 4 hour window. And if doing that AND the droid one will leave time to do the ride too. I think I'd pick a droid w/ backpack over the lightsaber for my 1st visit if the timing is too long.

Choices.

 

[Bianca and Bernard]

A question for the person whose daughter is a Gatherer (sorry-I can’t remember your username): how is the selection process for the type of lightsaber group? Do you get all the options available to look at, or do you just have to pick one based on the name?

I'll ask DD when I talk to her today.

ETA: You get to see all the options prior to you choosing, but once you choose a path, you can only choose from the options on that path.

I.E. There are 4 paths 1,2,3,4
Each path has different options
1--a,b,c,d
2--e,f,g,h
3--i,j,k.l
4--m,n,o,p

You get to look at them all.
You chose path 3. Then you can only choose from i,j,k or l.

 

[Bianca and Bernard]

I wonder how long the light saber line will be and how that will fit into the 4 hour window. And if doing that AND the droid one will leave time to do the ride too. I think I'd pick a droid w/ backpack over the lightsaber for my 1st visit if the timing is too long.

Choices.

She met the head of Disney parks (Bob Chapek) yesterday at Dok Onders. She's over the moon. The guy who actually designed the lightsabers for the experience (well, head of that group) was there a few weeks ago, and talked with her and the other CMs for a long time about Savi's


DD said how long you wait to make a lightsaber is not important. What is important is you protecting those you love from the forces that will harm them.



In reality, it depends on how long it takes the person in front of you to make their choices and do their build.

 

[Bianca and Bernard]

More details emerge:
(as always, click at your own peril, if you don't want surprises)

https://d23.com/galaxys-edge-announcements/

https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxysEdge/comments/brl20s/my_galaxys_edge_haul_from_today_is_there_a/ (merch photo and pricing of someone's purchase)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Disneyland/comments/brjkw5/spoiler_leaked_image_from_inside_galaxys_edge/ (someone is gonna be in big trouble for this one, if they figure out who it is)

 

[njchris]

Ooh the light saber looks nice!

 

[Barnabus Collins]

So I got a chance to go to the cast member preview for SWGE. I am not a cast member, but was lucky enough to have a friend take me as their guest.

I will say SWGE is incredible. The land is very big, and there are many places to walk around and explore. I really love the atmosphere for the land, it is exceptional.

To see the ships and buildings is truly incredible. I will say they have a serious hit on their hands with SWGE, and I cannot wait to go back.

The Falcon ride is so much fun, and seeing all the characters walking around made the entire area feel incredibly immersive.

If you are a Star Wars fan, you will lose yourself in the land, it is quite a sight!

 

[ImDMous]

I have friends who are going on Friday with a CM, I'm so jealous.
Can't wait!

 

[Barnabus Collins]

They will have a great time, there is so much to take in.

 

[B3rlingirl]

Ok... I’ve have never fully watched a Star Wars movie... (I plan to watch them this summer though...)
And I hate wasting money for stuff I don’t need and that just collect dust...
But now I really, really want a droid! those look so cute (lack of a better expression) I love those pictures...
But there is no way I’ll be able to buy one...
I won’t have enough space in my luggage to take him home with me... (My only chance would be if they do a build a droid in DL Paris some day...)

 

[midnight star]

Ok... I’ve have never fully watched a Star Wars movie... (I plan to watch them this summer though...)
And I hate wasting money for stuff I don’t need and that just collect dust...
But now I really, really want a droid! those look so cute (lack of a better expression) I love those pictures...
But there is no way I’ll be able to buy one...
I won’t have enough space in my luggage to take him home with me... (My only chance would be if they do a build a droid in DL Paris some day...)

Haha you are just like me! I still haven’t seen a Star Wars movie. Going to try to see at least one before going. I saw a video of a droid on Facebook, but it wasn’t very cool looking. The ones people have posted here are cooler and the explanations helped. They are really cute! Especially in the backpack!!

 

[azdisneylover]

Were you able to try any of the drinks and food? If so, what are your thoughts on them?

 

[Barnabus Collins]

Haha you are just like me! I still haven’t seen a Star Wars movie. Going to try to see at least one before going. I saw a video of a droid on Facebook, but it wasn’t very cool looking. The ones people have posted here are cooler and the explanations helped. They are really cute! Especially in the backpack!!

I am a little jealous of you. I would love to be able to experience a Star Wars movie for the first time, they are such great movies to see.

 

[OpieDoodle]

More details emerge:
(as always, click at your own peril, if you don't want surprises)

https://d23.com/galaxys-edge-announcements/

https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxysEdge/comments/brl20s/my_galaxys_edge_haul_from_today_is_there_a/ (merch photo and pricing of someone's purchase)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Disneyland/comments/brjkw5/spoiler_leaked_image_from_inside_galaxys_edge/ (someone is gonna be in big trouble for this one, if they figure out who it is)

Oh wow that light saber looks awesome! I assumed it would be the same as the ones you can currently make at WDW and Disney Springs. Guess I need to start budgetting for that for our trip because I know my husband will want one!

That's crazy a cast member released a photo! You know they'll figure out who it was, why would you want to lose your job over something so silly!

 

[rentayenta]

I agree! We went two weekends ago and it is INCREDIBLE; every bit as amazing as Pandora in Animal Kingdom. Of course we were limited to just riding the Falcon and the immediate area but wow.

DH's CM preview is this weekend and the whole land will be open and explorable.

 

[Barnabus Collins]

Yes, I went to Ronto Roasters, as they had the shortest line. My friend and I each got a Ronto Wrap, and it was very good. It has sausage and pork with slaw, and was very tasty. They also had 3 drinks there that we got. We wanted to try all 3, and they were all very good.

Also, Ronto Roasters has the pod race engine outside "cooking" the food. That was very cool. They did a great job with it, when it fires up, it looks pretty real.

The one thing I did buy when I was there was a wood stormtrooper, very cool item.

 

[Barnabus Collins]

I also had the blue milk. It was not bad. It was a very thick and heavy slushy type drink, fruit flavored. I think the best part of it was just the fact I was drinking blue milk in SWGE. I did not try the green milk, and was told it is more of a citrus type drink. I look forward to giving that a try.

 

[Barnabus Collins]

I agree! We went two weekends ago and it is INCREDIBLE; every bit as amazing as Pandora in Animal Kingdom. Of course we were limited to just riding the Falcon and the immediate area but wow.

DH's CM preview is this weekend and the whole land will be open and explorable.

It is really impressive seeing the Falcon in all its life size glory. Gave me the little kid warm and fuzzies when I first saw it.

 

[Bianca and Bernard]

Oh wow that light saber looks awesome! I assumed it would be the same as the ones you can currently make at WDW and Disney Springs. Guess I need to start budgetting for that for our trip because I know my husband will want one!

That's crazy a cast member released a photo! You know they'll figure out who it was, why would you want to lose your job over something so silly!

Yeah, DD says they are much nicer than the plastic ones at WDW.

She said they are definitely letting people go over this. Which is why I'm being careful to only share what has come out already but may not have made it here yet; I'm not willing to risk her job!

 

[Barnabus Collins]

The light sabers you build are very cool. I was going to get one, but realized I needed to put a little thought into it. So far, I really like the one with the tooth on the bottom.